Introduction:
In this blog we are going to talk about the Alzheimer's
disease. This section is about what is this disease. It can be defined as
progressive degenerative brain disease characterized by disorientation and loss
of memory and attention and reasoning ability.
Article:
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disease that
destroys memory and thinking skills. Alzheimer’s disease can be treated, but as
yet there is no cure. As the disease advances, people may experience increasing
confusion and be unable to recognize members of their family. They may even
forget their own names. In the later stages of the disease, people with
Alzheimer’s may be unable to perform the basic tasks of self-care. Rates of
Alzheimer’s are expected to increase dramatically as the U.S. population rises,
posing serious challenges to health care providers, families, and society.
As of 2009 between 2.4 million and 4.5 million people in the
United States were estimated to have Alzheimer’s. The risk of developing the
disease increases with age, and the number of people with the disease doubles
for every five-year interval beyond age sixty-five. The disease is common among
people over age sixty-five, and affects about half the population over age
eighty-five. Though Alzheimer’s disease is common, it is not considered a
normal or an inevitable part of aging.
Summary:
A general term for memory loss and other intellectual
abilities serious enough to interfere with daily life. It can be treated but as
yet there is no cure. As the disease advances, people may experience increasing
confusion and be unable to recognize members of their family. They may even
forget their own names. Rates of Alzheimer's are expected to increase
dramatically as the U.S. population rises, posing serious challenges to health
care providers, families and society.
Reference:
Alzheimer's Disease. (2015). In Opposing Viewpoints Online
Collection. Detroit Gale. Retrieved from http://tinyurl.com/p38lurnd.
Article 2:
Alzheimer's disease is the most common neurodegenerative
disorder, however, the precise molecular events that control the death of
neuronal cells are unclear. Recently, a fundamental role for tumor suppressor
molecules in regulating neurons in Alzheimer's disease was highlighted.
Alzheimer's is a type of dementia that causes problems with
memory, thinking and behavior. Symptoms usually develop slowly and get worse
over time, becoming severe enough to interfere with daily tasks. The word
dementia describes a set of symptoms and that can include memory loss
difficulties with thinking, problem-solving or language. These symptoms occur
when the brain is damaged by certain diseases, including Alzheimer'sdisease.
Generally onset of neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer's disease may
be delayed with use of dietary neuro-protective agents against oxidative
stresses. Studies suggest that dietary antioxidants are also beneficial for
brain health in reducing disease-risk and in slowing down disease-progression.
Summary 2:
Alzheimer's is a type of dementia that causes problems with
memory, thinking and behavior. Symptoms usually develop slowly and get worse
over time, becoming severe enough to interfere with daily tasks.The word
dementia describes a set of symptoms and that can include memory loss
difficulties with thinking, problem-solving or language. These symptoms occur
when the brain is damaged by certain diseases, including the Alzheimer's
disease. Studies suggest that dietary antioxidants are also beneficial for
brain health in reducing disease-risk and in slowing down disease-progression.
Reference:
Atsuko, N.,
Akari, M., Yasuko, K., Yasunori, O., & Satoru, M. (2015). BRCA1
and p53 Tumor Suppressor Molecules in Alzheimer's Disease. International
Journal Of Molecular Sciences, 16(2), 2879-2892. doi:10.3390/ijms16022879
